By I’ve just learned that I have a brain tumor. It’s a fairly common one and one I’ve come to dread. The diagnosis is that it’s an adenocarcinoma, a rare type of cancer that is found in the lining of the brain. The tumor is growing and has invaded the spinal nerves that travel through the legs, so I need surgery to remove it.
The surgery took place on January 24 and it looks as though it went pretty well. It was a success in that the tumor was completely removed with minimal damage to surrounding tissue. That is a good thing, because if it hadn’t been removed, it would have gone through the entire length of my spinal cord and into my brain.
My doctors and I are now getting ready to have a spinal tap done to see if we can find the tumor. This is the first time I’ve had one done for any reason, and I’m hoping it’s not another mistake or something, but also because it’s looking like I might have cancer. I’ve had a C-section, but I’m not one to count my chickens before they’re hatched.
The point with a spinal tap is to see if you have any fluid in your spinal fluid, and if so, if it’s cancerous you might be able to find out. That said, I think if you do have cancer, you should talk to your doctor, but also not wait until you have a cancerous tumor to start asking for a spinal tap. Waiting for a tumor is almost always the same thing as hiding a cancerous tumor.
I’m pretty sure that if I had a cancer, my chances of getting it would be far more than zero. But I actually had a tumor in my spine when I was 5 and that’s what I really wanted to do. It just took me a while to get used to it. I don’t know if I really wanted to see it or not.
Well, if you had a tumor, let’s see if you had a lumbar puncture. A lumbar puncture is the exact same thing as a spinal tap. In fact, the only difference is that you have to put a needle into your leg rather than your back. Your doctor takes a spinal fluid sample from your spine, and that is then sent to a lab to be analyzed.
No, ultrasound guided lumbar puncture is just a test. It is usually done with a laser instead of a lumbar puncture. It is not like you can just snap your leg off and do the test. It’s a simple test that will be done very quickly, but it will take a while to get used to it.
I’m not sure what the best ultrasound technique is for a lumbar puncture, but it is pretty accurate. It is also not very painful. After the procedure, you’ll probably have to get up, stretch, and then go to bed.
The procedure starts with a lumbar puncture. It is the procedure for one of two different lumbar punctures. The first one is usually just a lumbar puncture. The second is the most common procedure for the other two. If you see a lumbar puncture, you can do the procedure if it sounds familiar. It should be the easiest procedure for you.
It is an invasive procedure, and it can be quite uncomfortable. Most doctors will tell you that you should expect to spend several hours in the hospital room. It is very important to exercise good common sense and not try to do things that are too complicated. If you find yourself in a situation that isn’t very likely to be successful, get an ambulance and leave.
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